Patents by Inventor Michael Sprengel

Michael Sprengel has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20240117802
    Abstract: Devices and methods for operating a diaphragm compressor. Embodiments of the present disclosure comprise an oil piston being driven to pressurize work oil against the diaphragm of the compressor. In embodiments, an injection pump provides a supplemental flow of work oil in the region of pressurized fluid, and such pump may be part of an actively controlled system. In embodiments, a pressure relief valve vents an overpump flow of work oil, and such valve may be variable. Embodiments provide feedback and control mechanisms, including control of the injection pump and the relief valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2021
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Guy Babbitt, Chris Turner, Bryce Whitehill, Michael Sprengel, Noah Schaich, Kyle Palmiscno, Alex Beckerman, Kareem Afzal, Carl T. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20230146011
    Abstract: Devices and methods for operating a diaphragm compressor. Embodiments of the present disclosure comprise an oil piston being driven to pressurize work oil against the diaphragm of the compressor. In embodiments, an injection pump provides a supplemental flow of work oil in the region of pressurized fluid, and such pump may be part of an actively controlled system. In embodiments, a pressure relief valve vents an overpump flow of work oil, and such valve may be variable. Embodiments provide feedback and control mechanisms, including control of the injection pump and the relief valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2021
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Inventors: Guy Babbitt, Chris Turner, Bryce Whitehill, Nicholas Echter, Jeffrey Rogers, Michael Sprengel, Noah Schaich, Kevin Best, Kyle Palmiscno, Alex Beckerman, Kareem Afzal, Christopher Basilico, Carl T. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20220145874
    Abstract: Devices and methods for operating a diaphragm compressor. Embodiments of the present disclosure comprise an oil piston being driven to pressurize work oil against the diaphragm of the compressor. In embodiments, an injection pump provides a supplemental flow of work oil in the region of pressurized fluid, and such pump may be part of an actively controlled system. In embodiments, a pressure relief valve vents an overpump flow of work oil, and such valve may be variable. Embodiments provide feedback and control mechanisms, including control of the injection pump and the relief valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2021
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Inventors: Guy Babbitt, Chris Turner, Bryce Whitehill, Nicholas Echter, Jeffrey Rogers, Michael Sprengel, Noah Schaich, Kevin Best, Kyle Palmiscno, Alex Beckerman, Kareem Afzal, Christopher Basilico, Carl T. Johnson